At what temps do you all winterize. I am in southern Az (where we all know its a "dry heat") and my trailer is about 50 miles from me not yet winterized. We are going to the dunes over Thanksgiving. We are having some "cold" weather come in. It will be right around the 32°F mark, plus or minus a few degrees. I would think these freezing temps would have to hang around for hours in order for things to freeze in my trailer. Or the temps would have to be really low for a shorter time. Anyway, do you all think I should drive to winterize it just to go use it in 3-4 weeks or do you think I will be safe? Any insight is appreciated. Thanks.

When we lived in South Texas, we never winterized the Southwind, and sometimes the temp would get down to the upper 20s overnight. But then we moved to Denver. Even tho' I emptied the water, it got so cold that I had a $2000.00 plumbing bill come spring. Best that you winterize before the freeze hits, since RV plumbing isn't all that great to begin with. I've found we can still use the RV on a nice day, by flushing the toilet with a gallon jug of water and drinking bottled water (or beer). I just empty the black water tank afterwards and add some antifreeze. I've had no problem with the pipes to the black water tank.

I didn't think it ever froze in AZ but then I didn't think it would ever freeze in Florida either but it has wiped out the oranges before.

When I bought the trailer the dealer told me the temp would have to drop to -10C (14F) for three days in a row before it would do damage.A lot of people will argue the point but it's safe to say. Don't worry about it.Last year we hit -35 for a week so we know what cold is.

Since you live 50 miles from your RV, probably best going forward to blow out the lines, put a little pink stuff in the traps, drain you hot water heater before you leave each time starting in the fall.Its a chance to leave it and not winterize! I'd keep watch on the forecast, the weather man might change it!

There will be no damage if temps hit 32 for a few hours. Probably safe to go a few degrees lower, but if temps reach 25 or less, I'd be worried.

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paulcardoza
Explorer
Nov 05, 2013
There will be no damage if temps hit 32 for a few hours. Probably safe to go a few degrees lower, but if temps reach 25 or less, I'd be worried.
rseymour21
Explorer
Nov 05, 2013
Since you live 50 miles from your RV, probably best going forward to blow out the lines, put a little pink stuff in the traps, drain you hot water heater before you leave each time starting in the fall.

Its a chance to leave it and not winterize! I'd keep watch on the forecast, the weather man might change it!
Fizz
Explorer
Nov 05, 2013
When I bought the trailer the dealer told me the temp would have to drop to -10C (14F) for three days in a row before it would do damage.
A lot of people will argue the point but it's safe to say. Don't worry about it.
Last year we hit -35 for a week so we know what cold is.
old_guy
Explorer
Nov 05, 2013
I didn't think it ever froze in AZ but then I didn't think it would ever freeze in Florida either but it has wiped out the oranges before.
Nowitall
Explorer
Nov 05, 2013
When we lived in South Texas, we never winterized the Southwind, and sometimes the temp would get down to the upper 20s overnight. But then we moved to Denver. Even tho' I emptied the water, it got so cold that I had a $2000.00 plumbing bill come spring. Best that you winterize before the freeze hits, since RV plumbing isn't all that great to begin with. I've found we can still use the RV on a nice day, by flushing the toilet with a gallon jug of water and drinking bottled water (or beer). I just empty the black water tank afterwards and add some antifreeze. I've had no problem with the pipes to the black water tank.

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